Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: Three images of a pair of brass handled desk scissors with matching letter opener and sheath. In first two images the scissors and letter opener are in the sheath. in the final image, the scissors and letter opener are positioned next to the sheath. The pivot type is a screw, the point type is pointed leaf.
Scissors

Three images of a pair of brass handled desk scissors with matching letter opener and sheath. In first two images the scissors and letter opener are in the sheath. in the final image, the scissors and letter opener are positioned next to the sheath. The pivot type is a screw, the point type is pointed leaf.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.93

Tags

1800s, germany, europe, solingen, carbon, brass, pointed leaf, screw, desk, sheath, knecht

Description

A pair of German desk scissors complete with matching letter opener and sheath. The handles are brass, the pivot type is a screw, and the point type is pointed leaf. Marked 'AUG KNECHT GERMANY SOLINGEN'.

Use

Desk scissors

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Category

Desk Scissors, Scissors, Scissor Sheaths

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

ebay

Notes

Images downloaded from eBay auction page (elegant.arts) on 22 February 2022.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

August Knecht

Date made

1850 - 1899

Place

City

Solingen

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Transcription

AUG KNECHT GERMANY SOLINGEN

Dimensions

Length

266 mm

Material

Carbon, Brass

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

January 20, 2025

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

January 20, 2025